Spotlight On Representative Amos O’Neal

Representative Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw) is serving his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives. He serves as chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus and as Region IX chair of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.

Biography

Prior to his election to the House, Representative O’Neal served thirteen years on the Saginaw City Council, including as Mayor Pro Tempore, and four years on the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners. He earned a business degree from Northwood University.

District

He represents the 94^th Michigan House District, which includes Bridgeport Township, Buena Vista Charter Township, Carrollton Township, the City of Saginaw, Saginaw Township and Spaulding Township.

Committees

• • Appropriations
    • Corrections and Judiciary Subcommittee, minority vice chair
    • Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources Subcommittee, minority vice chair
    • Public Health Subcommittee

We asked Representative O’Neal a few questions to learn more about him:

• • What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
    • A – Arizona
  • What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
    • A – Fishing
  • What did you want to be when you were a kid?
    • A – A conservation officer
  • What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
    • A – Basketball, football, track and field, and boxing